Sunday, August 29, 2010

After signing for a bit part in the Robert Rodriguez-directed fantasy adventure Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), actress Selena Gomez tackled one of her first leads. She played Alex Russo, a Manhattanite adolescent grappling with the magical powers of her wizardly ancestry, in the Disney Channel...Read More

After signing for a bit part in the Robert_Rodriguez-directed fantasy adventure Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), actress Selena Gomez tackled one of her first leads. She played Alex Russo, a Manhattanite adolescent grappling with the magical powers of her wizardly ancestry, in the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007).

Pairing up for a fun-filled night on the town, Selena Gomez and David Henrie stepped out for a dinner date in Hollywood, California on Friday evening (August 27).

None too pleased to see photographers waiting for her as she exited Philippe Chow Restaurant, the "Monte Carlo" cutie first covered up her face as she and her "Wizards of Waverly Place" co-star walked to David's nearby car.

Finally loosening up, Miss Gomez later gave photographers a few shots of her adorable face as she laughed with Henrie once safely inside his sporty ride.

The dinner outing comes as Selena readies for the upcoming release of a brand new music video "A Year Without Rain" on September 3 at 10:15PM ET/PT on the Disney Channel.

Personal LifeBorn and raised in the Jaliscan capital Guadalajara, Navarrete began modeling locally at the age of sixteen and studied nutrition at the Valle de Atemajac University, prior to taking part in the pageant world. She is one of two children, born to dentist parents Carlos Navarrete and Gabriela Rosete.Pageantry

Navarrete was crowned Nuestra Belleza Jalisco on July 16, 2009 in her hometown, and subsequently won the national title of Nuestra Belleza México as well, besting thirty-three other contestants during the 16th edition of that event, held September 20, 2009 in Mérida, Yucatán. That night, Navarrete became the second consecutive winner from Jalisco, following Karla Carrillo, the outgoing titleholder and a close friend who encouraged her to participate in the pageant.Miss Universe 2010On August 23, 2010, Navarrete was named Miss Universe, making her the second Mexican delegate to win the title, after Lupita Jones in 1991. Coincidentally, both were crowned in Las Vegas, Nevada.